RETAIL SHOP GUIDELINES |
Salem Arts Association offers several opportunities for artist members to share their artwork with the community. One is our Gallery Shop at Salem Arts Association for retail sales. We invite all artist members to submit your creations for sale.
Gallery Shop Submission Information
Scheduled take-in dates will be announced in our emails to members and on our calendar of events with opportunity to refresh our shop inventory and to bring in new artwork or to remove/replace older artwork inventory.
Inventory Drop Off for the Salem Arts Shop dates coincide with the same dates and times associated with the Gallery Call for Art schedule.
- At the discretion of our retail shop committee chairperson, appointments may be arranged for take-in of artwork.
- Each Salem Arts member submitting work must agree to our Artist Agreement in their member profile to display artwork.
- Email shop@SalemArts.org with questions or to request an appointment.
The Gallery Shop will make every attempt to give equal display opportunity to all artists accepted. However, it is a juried decision on acceptable art and will also depend on space available. Decisions are made solely by the retail shop committee.
Inventory Guidelines
Gallery Shop Items should be priced at no higher than $500.00.
Artists are encouraged to have a an Artist Bio/Statement at the time of submission if not already on file. You may provide a one-page file with your information or request we use your artist online profile information. Please make sure your your online profile is up to date.
Members may submit any combination of the following categories for the shop: (This is total inventory including items already in stock)
- 5 pcs. of framed artwork or wall hanging (36” maximum size)
- 8 pcs. of ceramic, pottery, glass, sculpture.
- 10 pcs. of clothing or wearable fashion accessories.
- 10 pcs. of stand-alone jewelry.
- 10 pcs. of matted prints
- 20 pcs. cards, or publications.
Artwork Presentation must adhere to our framing guidelines for acceptance. Unframed prints must be matted and in a protective sleeve.
Inventory Drop Off for the Salem Arts Shop dates coincide with the same dates and times associated with the Gallery Call for Art schedule.
There are no fees for members to drop off work for the shop.
Please consider the season and exhibition themes when selecting your work for the shop.
Sales
Sales will be handled by the Salem Arts Gallery Shop Volunteers. A Commission of 35% of the selling price is required of Salem Arts Association member artists and will be subtracted from the price before payment. Payment of 65% of the selling price will be issued to the artist by check, generally during the month following the month of the sale (generally within 60 days).
If your membership expires while your work is on display it will be removed or subject to the non-member sale commission rate of 50%
Tax Forms
Salem Arts Association is required by law to submit 1099’s to the IRS from artists with sales, awards, or other payments for amounts totaling $600 or greater during a calendar year. A 1099 will ONLY be sent to the IRS if the total payment to an artist equals or exceeds $600.
To facilitate this, we require completed W-9 forms prior to making any payments. Artists are asked to complete a W-9 form, or validate that current W-9 form information is accurate, when asked following any sale. Artists are required to inform Salem Arts Association of any changes to address or other related tax form information.
Selling artists can check with your tax advisor for advice regarding claiming commissions as tax-deductible donations to the extent allowable by law.
Download the form using the link below and deliver in person, mail to Salem Arts Association at 159 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970, or email to finance@salemarts.org
Please contact Shop@SalemArts.org with questions.
Volunteering
All artists who display their work in the gallery and shop are required to volunteer 3 hours per month for the Salem Arts Association. To find volunteer opportunities, please visit our Gallery Volunteer page for more info. Email volunteers@salemarts.org with questions or requests to be waived of shop volunteering requirements due to health or disability issues.
Volunteer Sign upHow to Submit Inventory Information
Here's the summary version. Please read the details below very carefully.
- Download the inventory form and fill out all the details using your computer
- Always start with a new inventory form; do not add to a previous form.
- Your inventory number should begin following the number used on your previous take in (even from a previous year). If you don't know the number, email us and we can let you know. If you're submitting for the first time start with "001".
- Email your forms to us at shop@SalemArts.org prior to drop off date.
- Print your spreadsheet to bring it to us at the scheduled take in time.
- If you cannot print, let us know when you send the files, and we will have them printed for you at the gallery.
- Make sure your name, artwork title, and price are attached to the back of your artwork.
- Bring your items to the gallery for the scheduled take in time.
Details
Inventory sheets will need to be filled out and updated when entering or removing artwork.
Download Inventory Spreadsheet
Download Excel: YOURNAME-SAA-shop-inventory-spreadsheet.xlsx
Download Instruction PDF: gallery-shop-inventory-instructions.docx
Please send the file as an .xlsx spreadsheet file, and not as an image file, scan, or .pdf file.
Our system is only able to use spreadsheet files; we can not use images or .pdf files.
Instructions
Using Excel (Microsoft Office) on PC, Windows, or Mac
- Download the spreadsheet file to your computer.
- Open with Inventory Spreadsheet file using Microsoft Excel software on your computer.
- Edit as per instructions below
- "Save As" with file name to include your first and last name (replace "YOURNAME")
- Print the file to bring with you
- Email the file to Shop@salemArts.org
Using "Numbers" software on a Mac or iPad
- Download the spreadsheet file to your Mac.
- Open the Inventory Spreadsheet file using "Numbers" software on your Mac
- Edit as per instructions below
- "Save As" with file name to include your first and last name (replace "YOURNAME")
- Then "Export To" (under the FILE menu) to Excel format.
- Save the Excel format on your Mac
- Print the file to bring with you
- Email the file to Shop@salemArts.org
Using "Google Sheets" on any web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Etc)
- If you do not have a spreadsheet app on your device, you can use "Google Sheets". Just save the spreadsheet to your device, go to "google sheets".
- Click the "Go To Sheets" button on the info page
- Start a new blank sheet. click "File->open>", then "upload" and select the saved file.
- Choose "Open With" google sheets the top the Inventory Spreadsheet screen
- Edit as per instructions below
- Select FILE > Download > Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)"
- Rename the file to include your first and last name (replace "YOURNAME")
- Print the file to bring with you (FILE > Print)
- Email the file to Shop@salemArts.org
Using Mobile Phones or Tablets
- Microsoft Office offers Excel apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
- Follow "Excel" instructions above
- Print the file to bring with you
- Email the file to Shop@salemArts.org
If All Else Fails
- If you are unable to provide a spreadsheet, you can click here to print this form, then fill it out and someone at SAA will help you create the spreadsheet on one of our computers.
- Tech help is also available at many public libraries, including the Salem Public Library.
Artist - Type your full name in the box next to Artist (replace instruction text).
Initials - Type your initials in the box - e.g. Mary Elizabeth Jones = MEJ. This is also the first part of your inventory ID, (replace instruction text).
Inventory ID - This is your 3 initials, then a dash, then item number.-
- Each unique item must have a unique inventory ID.
- For example, Mary Elizabeth Jones with three pieces in February would be: MEJ-001, MEJ-002 and MEJ-003. Be careful to be consistent with your initials!
- Item numbers use consecutive three-digit numbers. (example: 001, 002, 003, etc). Each time you drop off new items, continue numbering where you left off on your previous inventory form. Do not add to old forms; always start with a new inventory form .
- Your inventory number should begin following the number used on your previous take in (even from a previous year). If you don't know this number, email us and we can let you know. If you're submitting for the first time, or it's been longer than one year since you last submitted work, start with "001"
-
- Items with same title, description, and price may be entered with ONE inventory ID and appropriate quantity (e.g. same note cards)
Title - Provide a title for each item (no quotation marks). This information will be displayed on tags and online shop with your name.
Description - Enter a description of the item. Include a detailed description of medium, materials, framing, and size (inches).Price - Enter the price in dollars and cents.
Taxable - Enter Taxable, Yes or No. Clothing is non-taxable. Most other things are taxable.
Date In - Enter the Drop off Date
File Name - Change the file name to include your first and last name
Drop Off at Salem Arts
Deliver inventory to shop, along with a printed copy of the completed Shop Take-in Form on designated drop off day or by appointment.
If you can not print please let us know when you send your files and we can print at the gallery during take in times.
- Make sure your name, artwork title, Inventory ID, and price are attached to all of your items.
Email shop@SalemArts.org with questions or to request an appointment.
Want to become an member? Join online!
Need to update or renew your membership? Renew online!
Questions and Suggestions
Please email Shop@SalemArts.org (retail questions) or Gallery@SalemArts.org (exhibit questions).
This is your gallery, so help us make it the best it can be!
Salem Arts Association | Hours Parking: on street when available |
© 2007 - 2025, Salem Arts Association is a 501(c)(3 )non-profit organization
159 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970